CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.1 Electrolysis Topic Practice

Question 1

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Which statement about electrolysis is correct?

A

Electrons move through the electrolyte from the cathode to the anode.

B

Electrons move in the external circuit towards the cathode.

C

Negative ions move in the external circuit towards the anode.

D

Positive ions move through the electrolyte towards the anode.

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Which substance is not produced during the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride?

A

chlorine

B

hydrogen

C

sodium

D

sodium hydroxide

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

An object is electroplated with silver using an aqueous silver salt as the electrolyte.
Which row is correct?

the object to be
electroplated is the

the other electrode
is made from

anode

carbon

anode

silver

cathode

carbon

cathode

silver

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